Tim Schmid

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Executive Vice President, Worldwide Chairman, MedTech, Johnson & Johnson at Johnson & Johnson MedTech

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Tim Schmid is the Executive Vice President and Worldwide Chairman of MedTech at Johnson & Johnson, leading a $30B+ division. With over 30 years at the company, he has held leadership roles on three continents, most recently as Company Group Chairman for the Asia Pacific region. He holds an MBA from Richmond American University London.

He is a vocal advocate for community support and was instrumental in establishing Johnson & Johnsons global partnership with Operation Smile, an organization providing surgical care to children with cleft lip or palate. He champions making a positive impact in the communities Johnson & Johnson serves, guided by the companys Credo.

He serves on the Board of Directors for AdvaMed, the worlds largest medical technology trade association, influencing policy and innovation across the industry.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Value Driven

Example Seeker

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Cardiovascular Technology
He is focused on growing J&J's leadership in cardiovascular care, a fast-growing MedTech segment, through strategic acquisitions like Abiomed and Shockwave.
Surgical Robotics
He is leading the push into the "tech era" of surgery with platforms like the OTTAVA robotic surgical system, aiming to create more personalized and less invasive solutions.
Global Health Equity
He was pivotal in creating a partnership with Operation Smile and is committed to supporting communities by improving global access to specialized medical technology and care.

Media Appearances

Tim Schmid shares Johnson & Johnson MedTech's growth strategy. Featured in Medical Design & Outsourcing

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Tim Schmid - Johnson & Johnson. Featured in Johnson & Johnson

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Johnson & Johnson Announces Departure of Ashley McEvoy, Tim Schmid Named Executive Vice President, Worldwide Chairman of MedTech. Featured in Johnson & Johnson

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Work History

10-2023
Executive Vice President, Worldwide Chairman, MedTech, Johnson & Johnson at Johnson & Johnson MedTech
10-2018 - 10-2023
Company Group Chairman, Asia Pacific, MedTech at Johnson & Johnson
1-2016 - 9-2018
Chief Strategic Customer Officer, Medical Devices at Johnson & Johnson
1-2012 - 12-2015
President, Ethicon U.S. at Johnson & Johnson
5-2009 - 12-2012
Vice President, Global Strategic Marketing - Ethicon at Johnson & Johnson

Education

2001 - 2001
MBA from Richmond American University London
1988 - 1992
BA from Western University

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Insights For Selling To Tim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tim is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tim

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tim move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Tim take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Tim

Personality Compatibility


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